In a significant cybersecurity incident, the FBI has revealed that in 2023, an individual named Martin sought to align himself with the notorious BlackCat ransomware group. This group is known for providing a comprehensive malware service, including access to sophisticated ransomware code and a dark web infrastructure, in exchange for…
In a significant cybersecurity case, a former Amazon employee has been convicted for her involvement in the theft of sensitive personal information from over 100 million individuals during the 2019 Capital One breach. This case underscores the potential vulnerabilities associated with large cloud service providers and the risks businesses face…
Blockchain & Cryptocurrency, Cryptocurrency Fraud, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Also: LastPass Issues Phishing Warning, Trump Appoints New CFTC Head Rashmi Ramesh ( rashmiramesh_) • October 30, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Every week, Information Security Media Group compiles recent incidents in the realm of cybersecurity concerning digital assets. This week, the CEO…
The U.S. Treasury Department has taken decisive action by sanctioning the Russian cryptocurrency exchange Suex. This move is in response to the exchange’s alleged involvement in facilitating and laundering transactions linked to at least eight variants of ransomware. The action aligns with governmental efforts aimed at reducing the financial efficacy…
A recent phishing campaign has emerged, leveraging socially engineered SMS messages to deliver malware to Android devices. This operation appears to impersonate Iranian governmental and social security entities, aiming to extract credit card information and facilitate financial theft from victims’ bank accounts. In contrast to other forms of banking malware,…
A recent report from Cisco Talos reveals that the North Korea-linked hacking group Famous Chollima is leveraging the job market to conduct cyberattacks. The group is utilizing fraudulent job postings to ensnare victims into downloading malicious software that enables the theft of cryptocurrency and user credentials. Merging Malware Threats Two…
Recent intelligence reveals that operators linked to the Lazarus group’s BlueNoroff sub-group have orchestrated a series of cyberattacks targeting small and medium-sized enterprises across the globe. The objective of these attacks is to siphon cryptocurrency assets, marking a significant maneuver by this recognized North Korean state-sponsored actor. Kaspersky, a prominent…
In recent years, an alarming trend of romance and investment scams—colloquially termed “pig butchering”—has resulted in the theft of tens of billions of dollars from individuals globally. Law enforcement agencies have recently intensified their efforts against this expansive scam network, specifically targeting the operations of human trafficking victims forced to…
Trilateral Sanctions Imposed on Russian National Linked to Medibank Ransomware Attack In a coordinated move, the governments of Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States have initiated financial sanctions against Alexander Ermakov, a Russian national believed to be behind the 2022 ransomware attack on Australian health insurer Medibank. This…
